Issue 2 2019

Acquisition International - Issue 2 2019 11 Connecting Lives Company: Karla Martínez Montemayor (KM & Associates) Address: Vía Corso Pte. 246 Colonia Fuentes del Valle, San Pedro Garza García, Nuevo León, C.P. 66220 Mexico Telephone: +52 81 8335-6568 Website: www.kmyasociados.com Email: [email protected] “It is a fundamental part in the success of an event, the information you gather, this is mandatory to its production, therefore are specifications of the needs of your clients, hence you can really get an idea to where you want to lead the event. In the Meeting Planning industry, there are keywords you must to have in mind: creativity, innovation, teamwork, strategic planning, logistics, good taste and coherence. A very important aspect in Meeting Planning is to enhance the values of the companies with whom you are working for in each event. We try to enrich their projects by making every one of the attendees understand and feel part of the company´s ideologies, vision and goals and understand the message they want to share in each event. “What makes us different from a common event planning company? We are Meeting Planners, we have more versatility and flexibility in our events, and we really comply with the brand’s needs. We look at each client not only as a company but also as a brand and an audience. An event organizer or planner only dedicates their efforts to organize times and execute actions. By working together with our clients, we create a special and specific concept for the brand; through an elaborated plan carefully, effective logistics and financial care”, this is what Karla Martínez shared us, CEO and Founder of KM & Associates. Karla is totally immersed in the idea of team collaboration, creating a way to work in parallel. She mixes her experience and creativity with the ideas and abilities of her employees and suppliers, to deliver a quality service and excellent results to her clients. Karla relies on the talent of her team and works with them, so they can grow as professionals in the area, to the extent that they achieve the level of excellence that the company´s clients demand. It´s a big team effort to meet the day-by-day standards that the brands and market today require, and that other competitors don´t see or even reach. Something that Karla Martínez mentions as one of the most important focus of KM Meeting Planners and is one of the reasons this award was earned is: “Technology plays an important role in the Meeting Planner industry and in every industry now a days. You need to have a commitment to stay up to date with the trends and innovation that technology offers, and incorporate this to each and every of your projects. Technology gives us the opportunity to handle information in new ways, communicate more effectively, unite people, integrate ideas and concepts and use modern apps and software are big tools in conventions. Technology also creates incredible visual and sound effects, through advanced lighting, led screens and sound equipment, making magic happen and making people experience innovation in all its forms. “I think and feel that the success of KM & Associates is thanks to always be in a constant search for improvement. We are open to change to new ideas and new ways of doing things to have a great team that has exceptional talent to have a clear and close communication with our clients and to develop each event trough passion and creativity. All our efforts and dedication have made us a world class company that seeks to constantly grow hand in hand with our brands, clients and suppliers.” Finally, Karla Martínez tells us about the prize, KM has been awarded: “We are very proud, honored and grateful to obtain this international recognition. A company that began as a dream and an idea, today, has managed to transcend and be a trendsetter in the industry. Additionally, what also makes us very happy is that we are a source that creates labor opportunities for many people and families and that we bring joy and happiness to our audience.”